1 Peter 2:21-25: We continue our Christmas series exploring the question "Why did God have to become human to save us?" Why do we face trials in life? How should we deal with these trials when they do arise? We will discover how Jesus is our perfect example when we encounter suffering.

Isaiah 53: We continue our Christmas series exploring the question "Why did God have to become human to save us?" We look at our need for forgiveness as being a critical factor in helping us answer this question.

Romans 3; Why did God become human? This new series explores that question. Sermon #1 - "Christ, our righteousness." The first reason God became man is because man needs righteousness to stand before God. Jesus lived a life of active obedience which is donated into our account. Charlie Brown is currently a church platning apprentice at The Garden church. Charlie will be planting in March, 2015.

Prov. 9; 11:29-31; 13:14; 15:10-11; 16:31; This final sermon looks at one last theme in the book of Proverbs: Death. How might we prepare for our own death? Be encouraged as you abadon your fear of death and embrace the life that Jesus gives.

Prov. 16:18-19; 18:12; 21:4,24; 22:4; 25:27; Pride destroys. The problem is this, we struggle with pride. Pride is the root of all sin. The question is not whether or not we have pride, the question is, "Where do we find pride and how do we kill it?"

Prov. 13:11; 15:16-17,27; 19:1,4; 22:1-2; What will speak for you when you stand before God? Your money? Your possessions? In a consumer society, we are materialists. We are tempted to create a worldview with material at the center. This sermon challenges our materialism and shows a better way - stewardship.

Prov. 15:22; 16:3,9,25; 19:2; 27:1; 28:1; We all know how difficult it is to make tough decisions. Our faith is a very practical faith and helps us at every turn. Proverbs, this book of wisdom, speaks to our decision-making process. Should we look for a vision? Or writing on the wall? How can we know God's will? Listen in and be encouraged.

Prov. 14:17,29; 15:18; 16:32; 19:19; 20:22; Proverbs is full of wisdom for the angry, complete with warnings and hope. We invite you to hear the Word of God and allow your rage to melt with the news of God's enduring, relentless, and patient love for angry people.

Prov. 10:8,11; 15:1,4,7,26,28; 8:2,4,7,5; Words hurt. Long after the physical wounds have healed, the emotional wounds from words have yet to even scab over. How might we steward our words and use them for life, not death? This teaching focuses on Proverbs' call to place our words under the Lordship of Jesus.

Prov. 10:4; 13:3,4; 18:9; 16:26; 19:15,24; Laziness is not a social problem but a moral problem. This sermon begins part 2 of "Proverbs: Wisdom for Life" as we sketch and address key themes in Proverbs. This sermon tackles laziness and proclaims the remedy in Christ.